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Red-legged Buprestis

Buprestis rufipes

Photo by Aaron_G
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Description:

B. rufipes adults are 18 to 25mm. It is easily recognizable with golden yellow bands on a metallic green elytron. The metallic green color extends to the head and underparts. The legs and part of the underparts are reddish as reflected in the specific name. (information from Wikipedia)

Habitat:

City park

Reference Links:

Buprestis rufipes - Wikipedia, Species Buprestis rufipes - Red-legged Buprestis - BugGuide.Net

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